Best fights of Marcel Cerdan
Over 15 years as a professional, Marcel Cerdan compiled a 110-4 (65) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here is his best fight.
1. Marcel Cerdan stops Tony Zale
On September 21, 1948 Marcel Cerdan fought Tony Zale for the NBA, The Ring, NYSAC, and lineal middleweight titles. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 107-3, and Zale was 35 with a record of 67-17-2. Cerdan was coming off a win and Zale was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cerdan stopped Tony Zale via retirement in the 11th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.